Vacation OverviewExperience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks and gold-mining towns on this colorful vacation. If you’re interested in seeing stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, this National Parks tour is for you. Stay two nights inside Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll view the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and stand in awe as you hear the roar of the water and view the glorious falls of Yellowstone’s impressive Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara Falls. Witness Old Faithful as it explodes into the air and admire the herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife as you explore the park. Similarly, in Grand Teton National Park, enjoy beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and the rugged mountains—a dramatic sight indeed. Get back to nature and allow a sense of peace to envelope you as you take in the scenery. Mount Rushmore offers the astounding monument of four U.S. Presidents as well as spectacular scenery and wildlife, including Rocky Mountain goat, mule deer, and bison. Also visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the Sioux Indian chief, and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, commemorating the famous battle where Custer was defeated by the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. Drive through Black Hills National Forest with its timbered mountains, rugged rock formations, canyons, grasslands, streams, and lakes. On this National Parks tour, Globus has included some out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Visit Tatanka to learn “The Story of the Bison” and to learn about the Lakota people. Globus has also arranged a chuckwagon cookout and Wild West show in Jackson. All of this and more—including time in Jackson—await you on this marvelous vacation through some of the West’s national parks.

MealsBreakfast daily, 4 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City

TransportationFree Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotels.

Day 1:Rapid City. Welcome to the heart of America! At 6 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2:Rapid City. Excursion to Crazy Horse & Mount Rushmore. After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views, or visit the Information Center. (B)

Day 3:Rapid City–Deadwood–Sheridan. This morning, enjoy a drive through BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST and experience the area’s colorful history on a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, and hear the stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit [LF] TATANKA to learn “The Story of the Bison” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. (B,D)

Day 4:Sheridan–Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument–Cody. Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Afterward, continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Buffalo Bill’s Cody, with time for an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B)

Day 5:Cody–Yellowstone National Park. This morning, visit the BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST, a fine museum of historic weapons and Western art. Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel, including world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. (B,D) SPECIAL FEATURE:Enjoy a 2-night stay inside Yellowstone National Park. Each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Grant Village, and the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents.NOTE:The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, routing may be adjusted accordingly.

Day 6:Yellowstone National Park. Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pots to see the bubbling mud. Continue on to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. (B)

Day 7:Yellowstone National Park–Grand Teton National Park–Jackson. Journey south into breathtaking GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Enjoy a freshly made [LF] HUCKLEBERRY SHAKE while enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner at the [LF] BAR T-5 CHUCKWAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. Feast on slow-cooked chicken made in traditional Dutch ovens, along with other local specialties. (B,D)

Day 8:Jackson. Full day at leisure to enjoy this spectacular playground. Perhaps choose an optional float trip along the Snake River or stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the swing-door saloons. (B)

Day 9:Jackson–Salt Lake City. Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 10:Salt Lake City. Your tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Salt Lake City International Airport. (B)

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Touring Date

Land Only

Land + Air

Single
(Land Only)

Single
(Land + Air)

9/28/2017 - 10/7/2017

$2,459

10/1/2017 - 10/10/2017

$2,459

5/13/2018 - 5/22/2018

$2,719

5/20/2018 - 5/29/2018

$2,719

5/27/2018 - 6/5/2018

$2,789

6/3/2018 - 6/12/2018

$2,869

6/7/2018 - 6/16/2018

$2,869

6/10/2018 - 6/19/2018

$2,869

6/14/2018 - 6/23/2018

$2,869

6/24/2018 - 7/3/2018

$2,869

6/28/2018 - 7/7/2018

$2,869

7/1/2018 - 7/10/2018

$2,869

7/5/2018 - 7/14/2018

$2,869

7/12/2018 - 7/21/2018

$2,869

7/15/2018 - 7/24/2018

$2,869

7/19/2018 - 7/28/2018

$2,869

7/22/2018 - 7/31/2018

$2,869

7/26/2018 - 8/4/2018

$2,869

7/29/2018 - 8/7/2018

$2,869

8/16/2018 - 8/25/2018

$2,869

8/23/2018 - 9/1/2018

$2,869

8/26/2018 - 9/4/2018

$2,869

8/30/2018 - 9/8/2018

$2,869

9/2/2018 - 9/11/2018

$2,869

9/6/2018 - 9/15/2018

$2,739

9/9/2018 - 9/18/2018

$2,739

9/13/2018 - 9/22/2018

$2,739

9/16/2018 - 9/25/2018

$2,709

9/20/2018 - 9/29/2018

$2,709

9/23/2018 - 10/2/2018

$2,709

9/27/2018 - 10/6/2018

$2,709

9/30/2018 - 10/9/2018

$2,669

Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

Airfare Disclaimer
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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Stay two nights inside the park; sightseeing

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing; enjoy a [LF] huckleberry shake

JACKSON [LF] Chuckwagon cookout

SALT LAKE CITY Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner

NotesNOTES:Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 10-September 24 (if Mother Nature permits).This vacation visits National Parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2017 early booking. All tours will be open for 2017 bookings in the Fall of 2016. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2016. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details USGratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase. Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $830 to $1,000Triple Room Reduction per person:$180 to $230Extra Nights per person in Rapid City:in single room $178; in twin room $102; in triple room $76Extra Nights per person in Salt Lake City:in single room $158; in twin room $95; in triple room $75

5 Days starting from $1,449

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